Rebirth of the Wife in Despair

Chapter 168 A Bank Card

Eileen was in her room, secretly sketching. She had to do it covertly as her father

disapproved. She locked the door to ensure her privacy.

After half an hour of drawing, a sudden knock on the door startled Eileen. She quickly put away her sketchbook and went to answer it.

Seeing the person outside, Eileen asked coldly, “What do you want?”

Eric told her, “Come down for dinner.”

Eileen replied. “Got it, I’ll change my clothes and come down.”

Just as she was about to close the door, something blocked it. Eileen saw a foot wedged in the door

gap. “What are you trying to do?” she asked.

“Won’t you invite me in?” he asked with a smirk.

“You’re crazy. It’s time for dinner. Why would you want to come in?”

Seeing his intense gaze. Eileen felt uneasy but reluctantly said, “Fine, do as you wish.”

Releasing her grip on the doorknob, she turned around and went to the wardrobe. Taking our her usual cashmere long skirt, she put it on along with leggings since the house was heated. It wouldn’t be too cold. She walked into the bathroom to change. She didn’t forget to tie her long hair into a bun with a ha

tie, letting a few strands fall around her ears.

Eric sat at his desk, tapping his leg rhythmically. There was a workbook on his lap, and he was flipping through it, page by page.

Seeing him so engrossed, she secretly rolled her eyes. She couldn’t understand what was so interesting about it, thinking he was just pretending.

Today, Eric wore a light-colored sweater, exuding a mature aura. His well-defined facial features were cold and stern, with a touch of masculinity. His eyes were like deep black holes. hiding countless secrets.

People like him were skilled at concealing their hypocrisy and desires.

In the capital circle, Eileen had attended gatherings before and met handsome men, including professional models and somewhat famous actors.

Compared to them, Eric was not outstanding, but he had a unique temperament.

locked

could tell that he had experienced a lot.

others. In his presence, people unconsciously

mere presence could send shivers down

person, he remained calm and composed,

man and was extremely dangerous, they were

was one

past life found

life, before Vera got into trouble, Eileen rarely saw many women around

understanding, Lilian should be his

dead. He

was upset now that

disturb

of pearl earrings in her hand. He wondered what she was daydreaming about. Suddenly, Eileen’s fingers loosened, and the earrings fell to her feet. As she bent down to pick them. up, Eric moved faster, picking them up before she could.

reached for the earrings, but instead of giving

not daring to

are you thinking about? You seem so engrossed.” Eric stood beside her,

“It’s nothing.”

“The other one…”

need, I can do it

at the door. “Eric, you’re so slow! I’m already done. Let’s go

eat!”

never been to Eileen’s room before and curiously looked

I’m almost ready. I just need to

over to the shoe rack, slipping on a pair of flat Blake

in the hall. Several monetary gift envelopes were placed

day of the New

when facing Eric, but

As for Vera…

still part of the family. Therefore, she wasn’t obligated to follow the Swan family’s

Will. “I wish you good health and happiness in the new year, Father.”

Will handed over a thick envelope.

at least ten thousand. “Thank you, Father.” Eileen showed a

received Will’s monetary gift, Eric took out another envelope from his suit pocket. “This is for

has already given me money. Eric, it’s not easy for you to make money,” Eileen

given Vera

at

and said, “Accept it. Eric is

didn’t release

eyebrows slightly. “May you live a long life and find